Tax Auditor 1 (Tax Auditor/Entry Underfill)

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Why Join Us

Oregon counts on us! Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide us as we serve Oregon taxpayers whose tax dollars support the critical infrastructure of Oregonians' daily lives. 

Department of Revenue is recruiting for a Tax Auditor 1 (Tax Auditor/Entry Underfill) position. We are looking for talented, detail-oriented individuals to join our Personal Tax & Compliance Division in the Compliance Unit. This position is headquartered in our Eugene office; however, the successful candidate may be eligible for in state hybrid work.  Hybrid work consists of performing duties onsite in a standard office environment and working remotely. 

NOTE:  During the training period the job will be in the Eugene office 5 days a week from 8am to 5pm.  After passing trial service, it is a minimum of 2 days a week in the office (depending on workload needs).

In order to be considered for Department of Revenue recruitments, you must reside within the state of Oregon.

What You Will Be Doing

Below is a sampling of job duties. It is not meant to encompass all duties.

• Conducts in person, virtual, telephonic, or correspondence audits to determine the appropriate adjustment of tax including business income and expenses reported on individual income tax returns by examination of the financial books and records, including tracing receipts and expenses and matching to and from source documents.

• Develops pre-audit analysis, identified issues, and schedules the necessary appointments.

• Uses direct and indirect auditing methods, which includes gross receipts test, bank deposit analysis, source, and application of funds, to determine the correct amount of taxable income.

• Research, interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and Revenue rulings.

• Prepares audit work papers, audit reports and makes changes to a taxpayer’s return into a computer system.

• Establishes delinquent accounts, issues refunds or adjusts existing accounts by entering data into computer system.

• Represents the department’s audit position on appealed audit cases at all appeal states including written objection conferences and the Magistrate Division of the Oregon Tax Court.

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For any additional questions please contact Beverly RatheLeGurche @ beverly.a.rathelegurche@dor.oregon.gov.  

This Is What You Need To Qualify

Tax Auditor 1 ($4,536-$6,952)

One year of work experience in tax preparation, auditing, tax audit defense, professional accounting, drafting rules or legislation, providing law training, or developing tax forms or instructions. This experience must have been in either Oregon income tax, corporate income/excise tax, gross receipts tax, sales and use tax, another state or city with a tax structure similar to Oregon, or Federal income tax;

AND one of the following:

a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or any related field; OR

24 quarter hours (16 semester hours) in accounting or finance including one class in technical writing and one class in Excel and two years of work experience doing either compliance work in a tax program or professional accounting.

• Professional accounting experience must include at least two of the following: cash receipts, cash disbursements, cost accounting, journal entries, operation of a general ledger system and subsidiary accounts, posting and closing a full set of books, or preparation of a trial balance.

Tax Auditor/Entry ($3,948-$5,483)

A Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or any related field; OR

24 quarter hours (16 semester hours) in accounting or finance including one class in technical writing and one class in Excel and two years of experience doing either compliance work in a tax program or professional accounting.

• Professional accounting experience must include at least two of the following: cash receipts, cash disbursements, cost accounting, journal entries, operation of a general ledger system and subsidiary accounts, posting and closing a full set of books, or preparation of a trial balance.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Experience and high degree of proficiency in researching/aggregating large amounts of data using Microsoft Excel.

• Ability to perform tasks with a high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Demonstrated integrity and ethics along with responsibility and accountability in all professional and personal interactions.

• Excellent customer service skills for both internal and external customers.

What's In It For You

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, pension and retirement programs, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave, and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

How to Apply

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above.

• Complete the supplemental questions.

• Attach your current resume (Workday job history may substitute for a resume).

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• If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, you will receive a Workday task to submit your supporting documents.  Be sure to submit your documentation prior to the close date of this posting in order to have the preference considered.

Additional Information

• This is an SEIU-represented position. This recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. Click on the following link for additional information on Veterans’ Preference.

• Criminal Records Check - Employment in any position with the Department of Revenue for all current and prospective employees is contingent on passing a criminal background and fingerprinting check. Circumstances of any criminal conviction will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position under recruitment.

• To work for the Department of Revenue you must comply with all income tax laws. This means that the department will check to see if you have filed Oregon income tax returns and made arrangements to pay any outstanding liabilities before offering you a position.

• If you need an application in an alternate format in order to complete the process, you may contact us at: Human Resources at (503) 945-8547.

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The Oregon Department of Revenue strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The Oregon Department of Revenue is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the desired attributes listed.  We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a non-traditional background.  We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every one of our attributes listed.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application.